If you are considering the purchase of a pro form treadmill, you are making the right decision. ProForm is America's home fitness leader.

In the early years of treadmills, ProForm changed the industry by designing the space saving treadmill. Its deck folded for storage and space. Now most treadmills come standard with that option.

ProForm continues their tradition of innovation by designing new treadmill models each year. The 727i was a great example of this, as it came standard with iFit technology that allowed users to enjoy specially designed workouts.

Why Treadmills Are Popular

Because the two most popular forms of exercise are running and walking, treadmills are designed to accommodate both. The speed and incline controls on a treadmill were designed to let you control the machine to fit your needs.

The consistency of workout is one of the reasons people succeed in an exercise program. Pro-form treadmills offer that consistency with just the right amount of variety if you choose. They offer different programs to vary your workout speed and level of difficulty. Treadmills also provide you with the same workout despite the excruciating heat of summer, bitter cold of winter, vicious wind of spring, or incessant rain of fall.

Treadmills give a low impact workout. Their deck surfaces are designed to reduce pressure on your joints and absorb the impact of your feet as they repeatedly hit the surface.

What To Look For In a Pro Form Treadmill

Before you invest in a ProForm model, though, there are many things to consider. First, consider the horsepower. Weaker motors wear out easily. If this is a piece of equipment you intend to own for some time, you do not want something that will wear out. Do not confuse this with peak horsepower. You are looking for continuous duty horsepower.

Second, consider treadmill speed. Buy one that fits your activity needs. Next, decide whether or not you want a treadmill with a program. This works for some people, and others really hate it. Go with whatever fits your needs, because if you do not want one, don't spend the extra money for it. You also want to think about belt size, the durability of the deck, the type of incline you desire, and the hand rail options you want.

Finally, look at the warranty. If the warranty is only 6 months then you have a fair idea that the machine is not known for it's durability. With Pro Form treadmills however, you have no worries about inferior warranties or poor durability.

Dean Iggo is a keen fitness enthusiast and home gym user. He is also the webmaster of home-gym-buyers-guide.com a website providing unbiased treadmill reviews and the 'best buy' treadmill ratings for every price range.